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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 778.61 and 345.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 778.61 and 345.91 is: 518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 778.61 = 345.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/778.61 = 345.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 778.61 × 345.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 269,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,328.99/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.19

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